Conclusion & Bibliography

The main objective of this project was to create a next-generation abandoned theme park environment, using current industry standard techniques and approaches, targeting high end consoles and PCs. This project was also intended as a stepping stone to a much larger environment which will hopefully be a prominent piece of portfolio work when completed.

Beyond doubt, the creation of an abandoned theme park of this scale was a huge undertaking. In the industry a team of artists and coders would typically assemble to create an environment of this size, and thus undertaking this feat alone is very ambitious. After a decision to scale back over-ambitious aims, the entrance area of the amusement park is now completed to a high standard.

Not only was this environment a great opportunity to learn new skills and industry standard techniques (for example with dynamic cloth effects), but it was also an excuse to polish all of the pivotal skills and approaches studied over the past year. Every aspect of game environment creation was scrutinised and tested numerous times, forcing creative solutions and applications to current and future industry standard techniques.

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While the resulting environment is not perfect, it is definitely a step in the right direction. A number of new skills were learned throughout the process, and others just fine-tuned and refined. I set out to challenge myself as much as I possibly could with this environment, and I certainly did that. The environment as it stands is an accurate depiction of the aims and intentions of the project, and I look forward to continuing the environment soon.